We're extremely excited to announce the release of Moraine's latest offering, Groundswell, available now from MoonJune Records and CD Baby. I'm sure you'll agree that this is the band's strongest outing to date, due not only to memorable performances by all involved, but also to the astounding sonic sorcery of co-producer/engineer Steve Fisk.Physical CDs, high-quality downloads, and audio samples are now available at MoonJune Records; downloads in other formats can be obtained from CD Baby. A purchase is hugely appreciated in this day and age, when all production costs are borne by the artists themselves; please consider picking up a copy, and help us spread the word to any interested parties - we can't thank you enough for your support!
Here's the official release announcement from MoonJune Records:
"Moraine's most recent metamorphosis highlights their recurring theme of unbridled invention -- undeterred by convention and delivered convincingly, with abandon! Brushing aside all preconception, Dennis Rea and company courageously initiate proceedings from a place to which most modern progressive bands can only dream of ascending. Featuring a host of engaging new originals as well as pieces written for the band by composers Daniel Barry and Jon Davis, Groundswell is certain to cement the band's standing as a singular voice like no other in the modern progressive jazz-rock continuum.
"Building on the momentum generated by their previous releases for MoonJune Records, Moraine draws from the more exotic facets of the avant-garde and fusion equations. (Their critically-heralded debut, 2009's manifest deNsity (MJR028), and 2012's spectacular follow-up, Metamorphic Rock: Live at NEARfest (MJR040), garnered hundreds of glowing reviews worldwide, earning the band a diverse following ranging from jazz aficionados to metalheads to world-music enthusiasts and beyond.) Moments of "early-Crimsonesque" intensity are often balanced out by a more Eastern approach to melody, arrangement, and ensemble delivery; the music is delightfully fresh and unpredictable throughout. Brilliant compositions decorated by powerful themes, sudden shifts, sensitive group dynamics, and fiery solo excursions dominate this session, as Moraine reveals a more psychedelic vibe while remaining collectively and steadfastly plugged into the magic of the moment at hand.
"Lovers of the best offerings from the RIO, classic fusion, prog rock, avant-garde, progressive jazz, free jazz, and Eastern music genres will all find plenty to sink their teeth into here -- but that only starts to penetrate the surface of this delectable amalgamation. All of the band's components -- leader/guitarist Rea, violinist Alicia DeJoie, saxophonist/flutist James DeJoie, bassist Kevin Millard, and the band's newest addition, seasoned veteran drummer Tom Zgonc -- are in peak form, playing in highly-inspired fashion, on this very special outing.
"Groundswell is one of the most ambitious, far-reaching albums from the progressive genre this year. This is 'brave new fusion' - as its title might infer, this one is destined to leave a mark!"
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Progressive Rock & Progressive Metal - E-ZINE
